Gold Coast pulls out of the race to host 2026 Commonwealth Games

Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate says the city, which hosted the 2018 Commonwealth Games, would move forward and seek other major sports and festival events.

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Paul’s mother was murdered for exposing corruption in Malta. He says the fight continues

In a new book, the son of slain journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia speaks about his mother’s murder and how it rocked both his family and the island…

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People like Mitchell are less likely to have a job. Could this change by 2030?

The employment rate of people without a disability is twice that of those with a disability in Australia but the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals aim to change…

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Why the watermelon has become a Palestinian symbol of ‘defiance’

Watermelons have cropped up across social media and on protest signs. What do they symbolise?

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Israeli forces reported to be pushing into southern Gaza

The head of Israel’s military says the IDF is fighting “strongly and thoroughly” in south Gaza.

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Hong Kong: Protest leader Agnes Chow jumps bail

The activist is in Canada and is under investigation for breaching the national security law.

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Ukraine war: Russia accused of killing unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war

Kyiv investigates a video said to show two surrendering Ukrainian soldiers being shot by Russians.

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Queens New York: Four killed including two children in stabbing attack

Two police officers were injured and the suspect was taken to hospital but later declared dead.

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The Who’s Who Behind the Modern Artificial Intelligence Movement

Before chatbots exploded in popularity, a group of researchers, tech executives and venture capitalists had worked for more than a decade to fuel A.I.Before chatbots exploded in…

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The Climate Summit Embraces A.I., With Reservations

The idea of using artificial intelligence to fight emissions has made a splash at COP28, but there’s a catch: The energy it requires could make matters worse.The…

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Israeli Mothers Knew Their Sons Would Serve. But They Didn’t Expect War.

Many mothers are grappling with anxiety as their sons head off to fight in Gaza. “It felt like my children were being taken away, one by one,…

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The Who’s Who Behind the Modern Artificial Intelligence Movement

Before chatbots exploded in popularity, a group of researchers, tech executives and venture capitalists had worked for more than a decade to fuel A.I.Before chatbots exploded in…

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How Elon Musk and Larry Page’s AI Debate Led to OpenAI and an Industry Boom

The people who were most afraid of the risks of artificial intelligence decided they should be the ones to build it. Then distrust fueled a spiraling competition.The…

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Essequibo: Venezuela votes on claim to Guyana-controlled oil region

The referendum asks if Venezuelans support the claim to two thirds of the land controlled by Guyana.

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Freed Israeli hostages speak out as Kamala Harris urges Israel to protect Gaza civilians

As recently released Israeli hostages urged the release of the remaining captives, US Vice President Kamala Harris said “too many innocent Palestinians have been killed” amid renewed…

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Tracing the Deep Roots of Ireland’s Support for Palestinians

In a country with its own history of a seemingly intractable conflict, the majority of people in Ireland are sympathetic to Palestinian civilians, while also condemning the…

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